Tag: Medical Coding Outsourcing Services

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6 Key Trends Shaping the Future of Medical Coding in 2024

Medical coding is a dynamic field, driven as much by technological advancements as by healthcare practices and regulatory changes. As we are moving into 2024, we can see that several important trends are shaping the future of this important field. Future of Medical Coding  2024: 1. Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) […]
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ICD-11 code: Everything You Need to Know About the New Coding System

ICD-11 code: Healthcare is ever-evolving and keeping abreast of the latest developments within the health care industry, especially within the realms of coding and classification systems can be challenging for a healthcare professional. The ICD-11 code is the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, and it was designed to revolutionize how diseases and […]
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Top Medical Coding Challenges and How to Avoid Them

Medical coding challenges: Medical coding in healthcare is the process of converting complicated medical information into standardized codes that may be used for Medical billing and record keeping. Medical coding presents unique obstacles, even though it is critical for guaranteeing proper compensation and keeping a complete patient history. In this article, we’ll navigate through common […]
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Telemedicine Trends and Their Impact on Medical Coding Practices

Medical coding practices’ evolve as the healthcare landscape rapidly transforms with telemedicine leading the way and the proliferation of virtual consultations. In addition to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by these changes, it is also important to remember that optimizing medical coding procedures and ensuring appropriate reimbursements are also unique challenges presented by these […]
Top 5 Ways Your Healthcare Organization Benefits from Outsourcing Medical Coding

Top 7 Ways Outsourcing Medical Coding Benefits

Medical coding plays a crucial role in managing the administrative aspects of your organization. It’s evident that without precise medical coding, obtaining reimbursement from insurance companies and third-party entities becomes a challenge. Both under coding and over coding can lead to revenue losses for your organization. While there are avenues for appeals in case of […]

The Facts Surrounding The Coding Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a serious health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, 15% of adults, or approximately 37 million people, suffer from CKD. This condition, often insidious in its onset, can lead to severe complications and significantly impact quality of life. Key Facts about CKD: Prevalence: More common […]
HCPCS Level II Drug Codes

21 New HCPCS Level II Codes for April

The new codes include drugs for migraines, to initiate blood-clotting in patients on certain coagulants, chronic and hairy cell leukemia, and folic acid for chemotherapy patients. The home health codes help facilitate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Pioneer ACO initiative. New HCPCS Level II Codes […]